Ingredients
- 2 to 3 lbs. carrots, sliced
- 1/4 lb. cabbage, finely shredded
- 1 to 2 Tbsp. onion, finely grated
- 3/4+ cup Fresh (grated) or dried ginger to taste
- water
- One of the following: 1 tablespoon salt OR 2 to 3 teaspoons salt and 1/4 cup whey
Directions
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Dissolve the salt in water and then add the whey if using. Mix in the ginger.
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Mix the carrot slices, cabbage, and onion together and place in a fermentation container. Pour the liquid over the vegetables. Ideally the vegetables should be submerged under the liquid.
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Ferment for 3 to 14 days or longer at room temperature. (If using a starter culture, follow the instructions that came with the culture to ensure adequate time for full bacteria development).
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Once the fermentation period is complete, the carrots can be removed to a storage container if desired. Store cultured carrots in the refrigerator or root cellar.
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MAKES 1 QUART